peary en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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- /ˈpɛəɹi/
Etymology
Etymology tree Vulgar Latin pirabor. Proto-West Germanic *peru Old English pere Middle English pere English pear Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English peary From pear + -y.
Meanings
- Resembling pears, pear-like.
-
Of, or pertaining to, pears.
full of peary goodness.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| peariest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| pearier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most peary | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more peary | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |